What we don’t fund – Greenham Trust

The type of projects we will not fund, without exception, are as follows:

Projects in retrospect
Projects outside our area of operation (West Berkshire & specified ward areas in North Hampshire)
Projects for items/refurbishment which are the responsibility of the Applicant’s landlord (The landlord should apply directly, if for charitable purposes)
Projects for which statutory funding which has been withdrawn
Organisations applying for funds that will benefit one individual’s personal requirements
Projects submitted by individuals rather than organisations
General appeals or letters requesting donations; a full applications that follow our guidelines must be submitted
Feasibility Studies
Work considered a statutory responsibility
Supporting organisations providing funding in their own name
Organisations that do not have charitable aims
Animal Welfare
Projects that will bring in profit (funds cannot be claimed for items that will be sold to make a profit or break even),
Commercial Companies
Payments for membership subscriptions
Provision of broadband for rural villages

The type of projects we will not fund, but will with exception, are as follows:

Projects for equipment/minibus which are a statutory responsibility, including funding for transportion to and from school,
Exception: Ok if the bus is used for wider community use or extracurricular activities (i.e out of hours sports matches).
Core educational needs, i.e. books and IT equipment,
Exception: Projects for special needs and disadvantaged pupils.
Private Pre Schools & Nurseries that are run as a business,
Exception: Friends of Pre-school raising funds for a particular service/equipment which does not come under the statutory responsibilty.
Education of School/College/University pupils,
Exception: The Greenham Scholar – contact us for details.
Re-turfing and re-fencing School playgrounds,
Exception: OK if School playground is used by wider community.
Fundraising events,
Exception: Events that generate greater funding for other local charitable purposes.
Cultural Celebrations involving food and entertainment,
Exception: Cultural events organised by an umbrella organisation where there is a wide community involvement
Projects that proselytize any religion
Exception: Projects in religious settings where there is a clear wider community use.

There are certain projects we are unable to match fund:

Payments from charities
– except for large projects where stipulated in Ts and Cs,
Gift Aid,
Volunteer Time,
Donations made in return for goods, services and personal benefits.

What we Grant-Fund but do not Trust Top-up:

Clothing, Uniform, Sports Kit for local sports team, clubs, brownies, scouts, musical groups,
Sports or member organised tours, unless specifically for hardship cases,
Coach outings and trips with or without entrance tickets,
Equipment only being used for one person that may be a personal benefit,
Projects where donations are likely to be made from individuals and connected persons who are likely to derive a personal benefit.